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Career Exploration Center Director Michelle Jackson explains how you can leverage your summer to plan for what's next.

Take a look at the festivities from UW–Madison Online’s inaugural graduation event. Graduates shared the morning with family, friends, staff and Bucky!

Catch up with Landon, who was featured in our inaugural podcast episode. He's a teacher who advanced his career by pursuing an online Master’s in Educational Psychology: Learning Analytics at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Welcome to Summer Term 2024! Get ready to be inspired by these Summer Term students and design your own summer that includes a Badger experience and meeting academic goals.

The eldest of 11 siblings, Zalissa Zongo Kafando embarked on a life-changing journey in 2018. Fleeing the increasing political instability of Burkina Faso, West Africa, she sought a better life for herself and her children with a degree from UW-Madison.

This spring, 29 Badgers received their diplomas and the distinction of being among the first graduates of UW–Madison Online. 

While thousands of graduates and their families and friends flock to Camp Randall for commencement at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, a smaller, yet still mighty, group of Badgers and their supporters gathered to celebrate the accomplishments of UW–Madison’s returning adult students.

Three Summer Arts Clinic instructors share what they're most excited about teaching in this new summer program from Badger Precollege.

Explore UW–Madison precollege programs for grades 2–12 that build academic skills, confidence, and college readiness.

Celebrate nearly 140 years of summer sessions by being part of this longstanding campus tradition and enrolling now for Summer Term 2024.

Krista Uelmen from Krista & The Morning Rush spoke with Kevin Mullen, Assistant Professor & Co-Director of the UW Odyssey Project, and Mark Español, Odyssey Beyond Bars Alumni & DJ.

A single dad with a demanding job, Manny found time and energy to complete his degree and set an example for his son.

The Visiting International Student Program (VISP) gives international students a chance to study for one or two terms outside of a formal exchange program.

Faraz Ali tells us why chose Mechanical Design and Engineering at UW-Madison.

A Badger Precollege alum and his mom share their experiences with the program and the lasting lessons that have stayed with them.

Didn’t have a chance to attend our Spring 2024 Virtual Open House? Check out this episode to hear what you missed, including clips from our student panel. Materials from the open house are still available for a short time.

UW–Madison Assistant Professor Megan Reilly says social awareness, campus resources and acts of kindness can help neurodivergent students succeed in college.

Chris Harry, assistant dean and the director of Badger Precollege, chats with podcast hosts about about what students should look for in a high-quality summer program.

Read about John Gloeckler finishing his Badger bachelor’s degree as a returning adult student at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Is graduate school in your future? Learn more about our Spring 2024 Virtual Open House where you’ll explore top-ranked options at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In this episode we’ll provide details about what to expect at the open house, including information on the application process, student experiences and services and resources available to graduate students.

Advance your career or switch fields with continuing education in high-demand industries like healthcare, tech, and education.

Dahl describes what makes her award-winning Spanish courses effective for adult learners. Two of her students share their language learning experience and the impact it's made.

Five international students shared what they like best about the program and how it has impacted their future education plans.

Check out Joey Nicgorski's story of how he ended up at UW–Madison Online to get his bachelor's degree in marketing.